Iowa State University Extension

Community Economic Development Highlights

Program Builder
A new interactive online service of ISU Extension Community and Economic Development allows community leaders to design their own programs for assistance. Information sessions are being offered in all 99 Iowa counties to acquaint community leaders with what's available.

Community Matters
A newsletter for local leaders interested in helping their communities advance with the times. Read the current issue online or check the archives.

Elderhostel Programs Offer Tourism Opportunities
Discover Iowa’s communities. Elderhostel programs often visit people or places that are not accessible to the public.  Persons age 55+ can participate in these educational travel programs and learn about Iowa in a new and fascinating way.

Programs for Communities -- An overview of programming delivered by ISU Extension Community and Economic Development campus and field specialists.

Community Economic Development News

12/29/2008 - Integrating Immigrant Population Revitalizes Downtown Planning
Iowa State University community and regional planning students experience integrating immigrant populations in community planning as part of ISU studio course with assistance from Extension.

12/16/2008 - Average Value of Iowa Farmland Nears $4,500 an Acre in 2008 Survey
$560 an acre increase over 2007 is the second-highest ever recorded during 67 years of ISU survey.